by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Carers' Stories
Connecting with other carers at my mental health carers group Anna Newman looks after her husband, Thomas. Here Anna writes about her caring role and meeting with the Care for the Carers’ Mental Health Carers Group. My name is Anna, and I am from Lewes, East Sussex. I...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Carers' Stories
A grateful carer Neil tells us about caring for his wife, Gillian, who has arthritis. My wife Gillian and I have been married for 54 years and we have one 33 year old daughter and have both had busy lives. Gill was a teacher for many years both at home in East Sussex...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Carers' Stories
Rosemary’s story Rosemary lives in Buxted, East Sussex with her partner. They met ten years ago. Rosemary tells us about her caring role, and looking after her partner. My partner is 92 years old and has severe macular degeneration and a prostate condition...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Carers' Stories
Oliver and Wendy. A young carer looks after his mum Oliver is 11 years old, lives in Eastbourne and attends Gildredge House School. Oliver’s mum, Wendy, has a pacemaker and a mechanical heart valve and takes special medication for her condition. Oliver saw his...
by Cally Emmerson | May 17, 2021 | Carer News, Volunteering
Sharon’s volunteering story Sharon volunteers for Care for the Carers’ Carers in Touch service, which offers phone calls to carers so that they can stay connected and feel less isolated. Sharon has been a carer herself and has experienced being cared for by her...
